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1-800-GET-LENS has a rating of 4.3 stars from 856 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with 1-800-GET-LENS most frequently mention customer service, timely manner, and eye doctor. 1-800-GET-LENS ranks 8th among Contact Lenses sites.
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137 reviews
Great price and low shipping fee without all the extra added costs. Can't wait for them to be shipped out!
Smooth ordering, helpful phone call, lens are as ordered and per prescription. I'll buy again from this company.
Ok. Online shopping was easy. Hard to find contacts but expensive. I would buy from them again. Love their rebate.
I had a wonderful experience. The site is convenient, and classy.
It was easy to order my contacts and I received them quickly.
$259 was attempted to be taken out of my bank account unauthorized by myself and without explanation. I ended up cancelling my card and such due to it being flagged for fraud due to this.
Order process was easy to navigate. Lenses arrived quickly!
Quick and efficient way to get my contacts, ordering online was easy
They came super fast, and the price was just right! I'll be ordering again when I run out of contacts.
The price went up when I checked out, other than that everything was great.
I had a problem when I did the order online and because they were not able to process, someone called and explained what was happening and the was able to help me.
So worth it, the most comfortable contacts I've ever had. Super fast shipping! Couldn't ask for better service / product. I am forever a customer at this point! 🙂
Great. I will definitely order again. And I liked them being delivered to my home.
It was really easy to order and the arrival time was perfect!
Order contacts last minute and received them in less than a week
Order took a longer amount of time than most orders to receive
The Price I paid not as advertised due to their added charges.
Great! I'm buying again in this online Store!
Only took them a week to deliver
Great experience with ordering, rx verification, and shipping
Pleased with my purchase! Delivery was quicker than I was expecting
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Since 1944, 1-800-GET-LENS has made it its mission to provide contact lens wearers with brand name contact lenses at the lowest possible prices. These lenses are the same exact lenses sold by your eye doctor. The difference is that you will save up to 70% when buying from 1-800-GET-LENS, and your order will be delivered right to your door. 1-800-GET-LENS has become a leader in this industry and our customers always enjoy great value and excellent customer service.
In the community of McLean, Virginia, a visionary optician named Billie Odom embarked on a journey that would change how people purchase contact lenses. It was in 1994 when he founded Contact Lens Depot Inc., which later became known as 1-800-GET-LENS.
Billie's innovative approach was to sell contact lenses by mail order, a unique method at the time. However, this decision was met with resistance from some of the key players in the industry. After discovering his unconventional sales method, Ciba Vision Corporation, now known as Alcon, refused to sell contact lenses to him.
Undeterred by the refusal, Billie was forced to acquire lenses from other sources, albeit at a higher cost. His perseverance paid off in May 1997, when Contact Lens Depot Inc and other mail-order providers won a significant victory. Ciba Vision settled allegations with 26 state attorney generals that they had illegally inflated prices to sell its products to discount contact lens distributors. The settlement allowed Contact Lens Depot to drop its prices by 30 percent, a massive win for the company and its customers. Similar lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and Bausch & Lomb Inc followed the case against Ciba Vision.
Amidst these legal triumphs, Contact Lens Depot achieved $1.4 million in annual sales in 2001 and transformed, adopting the memorable name 1-800-GET-LENS. Though the name changed, the company's commitment to its mission remained steadfast: to provide high-quality contact lenses to consumers seeking convenience and cost savings.
In 2004, Billie Odem passed away, but his legacy endures. Today, 1-800-GET-LENS operates as a testament to his vision and the collective efforts of those who believe in a more accessible and affordable future for contact lens wearers. Our mission has stayed the same, and we are proud to continue the legacy of innovation and dedication that has shaped our industry for nearly three decades. Come and experience the convenience and savings that have made 1-800-GET-LENS a trusted name in eye care.
